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Wiley Blount Rutledge Born July 20, 1894, Cloverport, KY
Served February 15, 1943 – September 10, 1949 (6 years, 6 months) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 4 Predecessor James Francis Byrnes Successor Sherman Minton Appointment record January 11, 1943 Nominated February 8, 1943 Confirmed (voice vote) February 11, 1943 Commissioned February 15, 1943 Judicial oath September 10, 1949 Died in office